Nature-based solutions for Land- and Seascapes in Indonesia (LASSO)

Indonesia is one of the 17 "megadiverse" countries on earth. Inadequate landscape management and unsustainable land use threaten the archipelago's precious ecosystems. The project therefore supports partner institutions to improve the management of terrestrial and marine areas and to promote the use of nature-based solutions (NbS) for ecosystem protection and restoration as well as climate-resilient income generation. Together with partner institutions at the national level, the project develops a data-based management strategy that combines terrestrial and marine planning and is being piloted in three provinces. With communities in the pilot provinces, approaches are implemented that promote ecosystem restoration while providing income opportunities (e.g. eco-tourism in mangroves). The project will also improve a bankable approach for restauration and market and financing access for farmers. A knowledge platform ensures the cross-regional exchange of experience between the provinces.